Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 5hThis month’s blog covers lots of recent updates and news for the month ahead! You can sign up to receive my monthly blog at www.ianhuntercreates.com/blog 🎃📖😁 #author #books #blog #kidlit 010
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The Shoe Creeper is one today!!! What a year it has been! Let’s look back at some highlights and get ready for a BIG REVEAL! 🥳 Thank you to everyone who has supported The Shoe Creeper! Have you seen a random shoe on the side of the road? #books #TheShoeCreeper #Seaton #Halloween 110
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Save the dates! Tomorrow is The Shoe Creeper’s first birthday, so I’ll be revealing something celebratory that has been shaping up for a while! Also, The Shoe Creeper Kindle ebook will be 99p (UK) and 99c (US) 1st October - 7th October 🎃📖 Watch this space! #TheShoeCreeper #books #childrensbooks 020
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Spooky season is getting closer! For the last few months, I’ve been working closely with some wonderful people to celebrate The Shoe Creeper - my spooky adventure for readers aged 9+! It won’t be much longer before I can share the details! 😁 Ian x #theshoecreeper #spooky #books #childrensbooks 140
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 31/08/2026New blog now posted :-) This month I cover recent milestones and share a floor plan for a key location in Fyn Carter 3. Please check it out and sign up for monthly updates. Thanks! #books #childrensbooks #kidlit #indie 020
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 21/08/2026I AM SO EXCITED!!! I’ve just finished the first draft of Fyn Carter 3 (Fyn Carter and the Might of the Masters) and … wow. I have all the emotions at the moment, but overall I’m just really pleased to have reached this point. Life stuff earlier in the year means it’s a little later than I’d… 100
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 14/08/2026All ready for Canterbury Gaming Con this weekend! The vibes are already amazing. Looking forward to it a lot! If you fancy chatting books and discovering a new adventure, please come by to ‘A Place For All Your Books’ and say hi 😊👋 #books #author #canterburygamingconvention #indie 050
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Making memories ☺️🫶☺️ #eclipse #solareclipse 020
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Rare pic of other Ian behind the table! My reflection is in the glass of the picture frame!🤪 Yesterday was my first event in a little while before I ramp them up for the rest of the year. It was only for three hours, but a good time was had! One person recommended #books #author #events #fyncarter 110
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Fun build (apart from the tree leaves, but they look cool!) 👽 #LEGO #XFiles 020
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Today I went old school and did writing by hand! At first it seemed slower (because usually I touch type), but I actually got a lot more done than in recent days, so it might end up being faster in the long run. I don’t know about you, but I find it really hard to focus in the hotter afternoons… 100
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 27/07/20261,000 sales! It’s been a journey. Thank you for supporting it! I x #books #childrensbooks #kidlit #author 0100
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 26/07/2026With two days left on the UK/US promo, I wanted to say thank you and welcome to readers discovering Fyn Carter in Australia 🇦🇺, Canada 🇨🇦, Germany 🇩🇪, the UK 🇬🇧, and the US 🇺🇸 🫶📚 #books #childrensbooks #kindle #stuffmykindle #FynCarter 140
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 24/07/2026For a limited time on Kindle… ‘Fyn Carter and the Agents of Eromlos’ is only 99p in the UK/99c in the US AND ‘Fyn Carter and the Legends from Atlantis’ is FREE!! (UK and US) 🥳 Please like/share :) Visibility is a goal to help find new readers! Ty! #kindle #stuffyourkindle #books #childrensbooks 160
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 22/07/2026‘The Shoe Creeper’ has reached the next stage in @bbnya.bsky.social Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year award! So excited and very grateful ☺️ 100
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Today my third test cover for Fyn Carter 3 (Fyn Carter and the Might of the Masters) arrived, and I LOVE IT! Honestly, it has made me so happy and is a proper boost ☺️ I love so much about this cover, but the previous two variations didn’t quite work in the printing. #books #bookish #art 150
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 10/07/2026EVENT UPDATE! Unfortunately, I am no longer able to attend the Craft and Gift Market event at Guildford Guildhall tomorrow (Saturday 11th July). I had been really looking forward to trying it as a venue, but our cats are not coping well with the heat (who is?!)… 100
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Great film. Milly is amazing. Ignore the negative reviews and make up your own mind! #Supergirl 010
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Just watched The Day After Tomorrow for the first time in years and it feels more warning and reminder of kindness than blockbuster movie now. Worth watching. 000
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Today is all about #humanvoicesonly. More and more parts of the publishing industry are replacing the hard work of creatives with AI narration, AI book covers, and AI words, which of course are actually based on the hard work of humans, and a lot of this has happened through… #books #audiobooks 120
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Stay cool, everyone! The Fyn Carter books are a progressive series of six books, starting with ‘Fyn Carter and the Agents of Eromlos’ and ‘Fyn Carter and the Legends from Atlantis’. Please check them out for your summer reading and stay cool! 😎📖 #bookish #summerreading #hot #books #ad 020
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Had a few days away from words while busy with other tasks. Last week I rounded off with work on the book cover (working on the characters now). Over the weekend and first few days of this week, we’ve done some work sorting two rooms in the house (work spaces now… #books #writing #heatwave #cats 140
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Always appreciating a 5 star review ☺️ Thank you, bownma! #books #kidlit #childrensbooks #booklovers 120
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 17/06/2026I didn’t do new words today. I had a pyjama day and focused on progressing the book cover for Fyn Carter 3. It was a lot of fun and came together nicely. I just have to hope the colours etc. print well when the time comes… #book #artwork #procreate #kidlit 050
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 16/06/2026I’ve had a few days away from doing new words (while I focused on other book-related activity), but today I got back to it 😁 #books #cats #author #writing 290
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Today’s word count! Way exceeded what’s normal for me and set a personal best (hence the video)! N.B. This is in no way a typical word count for me, but it’s great to realise this is possible! Just need to keep pressing on :) #books #author #writing #indie #fyncarter 030
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Today I did 882 words, which isn’t bad going considering how distracted I was by the forthcoming Nintendo Direct, thunderstorms, and in general. I didn’t write over the weekend or yesterday as focus was elsewhere (1/2) #books #author #indie #theshoecreeper 130
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 09/06/2026I was hopeful this would show up today, but I wasn’t prepared for the emotions that came with it! Can’t wait to find out more! 😁👏 #LegendOfZelda #OcarinaOfTime #NintendoDirect 021
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Really enjoyed it! It's simple, fun, but nicely done! Please ignore critics and give it a go if you're interested, because I really want it to do well enough to get a sequel! 😁🗡️ #MastersOfTheUniverse 000
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Came on to update my word count for the day (1,501) and then saw that the legend that is Anthony Stewart Head has passed away :-( I know he had many starring roles over a successful career, but I was properly introduced to him via the character of Rupert (Ripper) Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer 100
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Back to words on Fyn Carter 3 today after an arty day yesterday. It took me a while to find my mojo (lots of procrastinating), but then I got a coffee, put on warmer clothes (chilly today), closed browser windows, and listened to some tunes (went with The Cranberries). #books #author #fyncarter 171
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Some distractions today (like updating my author bio and looking into groundwood paper), but I kept coming back to it, and the words came bit by bit :) #books #fyncarter #author #middlegrade 070
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Taking part in a writing challenge through June, and after a wonky start to the year, I’m looking forward to catching up on words and writing my newest book. Off to a good start today! 130
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 31/05/2026I hope you’ve all had a good weekend! I’ve returned from a road trip (more on that tomorrow) and just published a new blog on my website. Subscribers should already have it in their inbox, and you can subscribe via the link in the comment below. Thanks! ☺️ Ian x #blog #books #author #indie 180
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 23/05/2026Recent Read: Lightfall: The Dark Times For readers aged 8+ Written by Tim Probert #lightfall #books #kidlit #graphicnovel 051
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Anyone remember chocolate concrete from old school dinners? I’m reeeeally hoping this turns out like that! 010
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 17/05/2026My mum asked me draw her a picture, so it was the perfect reason to use my posca pens for the first time. I didn’t worry about technicalities etc. and just had fun with it. The end result makes me smile a lot, so I thought I’d share :) #creative #art #humanmade #soulfood #drawing 160
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Today, I’m more focused on writing Fyn Carter 3, although doing it away from my desk and this lil beaut is keeping me company 😻 It’s helping, as I’m at a point in the story where I’m trying to avoid creating a plot hole! Morale support appreciated 😁 Hope you’ve had a good week. Ian x #cat #books 000
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Happy Birthday, Fyn Carter! Where have the last two years gone? ‘Fyn Carter and the Agents of Eromlos’ is two on 9th May, and ‘Fyn Carter and the Legends from Atlantis’ is one today! What a journey so far! Thank you for being part of it. Ian x (1/5) #fyncarter #books #childrensbooks #booklover 160
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Luna is feeling vocal today. Link below. Just saying. Luna may get treats. Who’s kidding? Luna will definitely get treats 😻📖 #bookstagram #books #childrensbooks #bookish #cats 140
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 04/05/2026REVEAL! I’m excited to reveal the third Fyn Carter novel is titled: ‘Fyn Carter and the Might of the Masters’ #books #scifi #childrensbooks 221
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 01/05/2026It’s the start of May, which means you *may* happen to have a new Audible credit 🎧📖 If you enjoy a touch of spooky with your children’s adventure books, perhaps it’s time to try ‘The Shoe Creeper’, written by me, and narrated by the fab, Max Dowler 😁🎙️ Details below 👇 110
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Book post today was good! I’ve been reading more lately than usual, and I’m enjoying it a lot. Have you read any of these? I’ve yet to start the Greenwild series, but I’m looking forward to it as have heard great things (I already have the first two). #books #reading #bookish #booklover 130
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Thank you, @bbnya.bsky.social 😁 I’m excited to take part and wish you happy reading! 052
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 25/04/2026Had a nice day today at Moonstone Markets in Romsey Town Hall. Good music and vibes, and met some really lovely readers and creatives. If you stopped by and had a chat, thank you very much, and to anyone who picked up a book - thank you! I hope you enjoy :) #books #kidlit #childrensbooks 050
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Hi all. Thanks to all new and existing followers. I’m Ian, and I write adventures for readers aged 9 and above, often accompanied by my writing mascots (furbabies). I’m a little quieter on my socials at the moment (recharging), but I’m continuing to work on… #kidlit #books #middlegrade #kindle 1100
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 01/04/2026‘Fyn Carter and the Agents of Eromlos’ has been selected for a Kindle Monthly deal, so it’s 99p on Kindle in the UK for April! Earlier, Fyn was 1,435/1,775 books on offer, so if you’ve been eyeing up the Fyn series, it’s great timing for a chart boost. Either way, thanks for being on the journey :) 110
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 29/03/2026Yesterday was my first exhibitor event of 2026! I attended Gosport Comic con, and it was great to get back out there and chat books. Thanks to everyone who made the day great, and to everyone about to start their Fyn Carter and/or Shoe Creeper journey! I hope you enjoy! 😁📚🫶 #comiccon #book #kidlit 060
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Recent Read: Dragon Girl and the Awakened Flames Hardback Collector’s Edition For readers aged 8+ Written by @jennywritemoore.bsky.social #dragongirl #books #kidlit #childrensbooks 080
Ian Hunter - Children’s Author @ianhcreates.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Excited to share that Episode 10 of the Shivers and Spines podcast hosted by Matthew Massey and interviewing me (eek!) is now live! It’s the last episode of the current season and also my first podcast chat. 😁🎧📚 #books #podcast #shiversandspines #childrensbooks open.spotify.com/episode/53NH...open.spotify.comShivers and Spines #10: Ian Hunter 181
